As it turned out, Hotel Gianzianella in Sottoguda was a good spot for staying a couple of nights. For one thing, the prices outside Cortina d’Ampezzo are better, the Dolomites are close by. Then there are the roads! The Dolomites – when you’re at the doorstep in the literal sense of the word. Right across…read more>>
Environment
Pics from another Autumn ride, season not over yet!
Autumn have clenched its cold fist around most of Norway. Sent gusts of cold polar winds down along the coastline, across mountains and into valleys. It’s all good, though on a personal note I have to say I hope we’re in for a short and mild winter. On the other hand I’d like at least some…read more>>
2017 Summer Adventure part 7, Slovakia
Left Zakopane in the morning, set course for the Tatra Mountains and Slovakia. With high expectations for mountain road crossing that actually never took place. Tatra Mountains have few roads Much fewer than expected. In fact, almost none near Zakopane. Might be different further east. Whereas one elsewhere in Europe or Scandinavia, can choose…read more>>
Autumn ride & homeland nature (Part 2)
Coming down into the valley Nore & Uvdal we landed in the village Rødberg, took a little break and discussed where our Autumn ride would go next. Gravel-On-Wards Northwards We agreed on a route, and had at first a navigational miss. Partially my fault or rather, had a minor GPS mishap due to lack…read more>>
I miss a real winter…
…more specifically, I miss an opportunity to exercise, without falling, without sliding, getting hurt or breaking a bone. Might have to reconsider this about going to a gym. Truth be told, it’s not that bad. Transitional periods are however the worst, climate slips into SNAFU mode, oscillating between a few degrees above or below freezing point….read more>>
Sometimes change feels good, sometimes it feels bad
“There’s nothing new under the sun”, a saying goes. Astrophysics teaches us, if you stay reasonably updated, that with the ability to gaze deeper and deeper into the universe, i.e. farther and farther back in time, we can see galaxies being born, stars being born. We observe it, all the way back to the beginning of the…read more>>
Biker’s log; out and about, sort of far out
Fall has descended on Norway, but it’s still not too cold to go for a ride. And as we say here, there’s no such thing as bad weather, just bad/poor clothing. Uncertain how many would subscribe to that but well, it does carry some truth. When you ride MC wear is important. For protection, against weather of…read more>>
Counting stars? Nope, counting trees
Indeed, and that is what some scientists have done of late. A Yale study have led to the conclusion that there are some 3 trillion trees on the planet, well 3,04 according to the study which you can find here. This is far more than “one” have previously believed. To arrive at this result one have used a combination…read more>>
The earthquake tragedy in Nepal, your help is needed
No matter how expected by some, geologist, seismologists, other experts, a tragedy of immense proportions dawned on the poor country and hard pressed population of Nepal. One not seen nor felt in 81 years. Images pour out via media/social media, images of horror, reflecting the catastrophe it is. Whether you’ve been there or not.. it’s…read more>>
Give nature back to nature
It is 2015 and we are concerned for our environment. That is.. we with a above minimum conscience. I choose to believe, that means almost all of us. The awareness is growing every day, across the globe, more and more people, cultures, nations, see and feel the consequences of decade long, of century long exploits, systematic negligence and downright destruction….read more>>